Navigating the Digital Revolution in Agriculture: Technology Adoption, Data Governance, and The Future Of Farming in Canada
The digital revolution is reshaping agriculture, but what actually drives the adoption of new technologies in Canada’s farming sector? Beyond the new tools, how do behavioral, socio-economic and policy factors influence farmers’ decisions? Join experts from The Simpson Centre for Food and Agricultural Policy on March 26, 2025, for a webinar that addresses the intersection of digital agriculture, technology adoption, and data governance.
Producers, technology providers, policy experts, and researchers will all benefit from this webinar exploring of the challenges and opportunities of digital agriculture. From barriers to adoption to the role of investment, this discussion goes to the heart of critical issues shaping the future of farming in Canada.
With digital agriculture evolving rapidly, this webinar offers an opportunity to better understand how Canada’s farming sector can harness technological advancements to address real world challenges while safeguarding the interests of producers.
- Dr. Emily Duncan, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Regina
- Dr. Sabrina Gulab, Postdoctoral Associate, Simpson Centre, School of Public Policy
- Krista MacLean, Vice President Client Services, Stratus Research
- Roshanne Sihota, Project Coordinator, Simpson Centre, School of Public Policy
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
There is no cost to register. This is an online event hosted via Zoom. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues that may be interested.
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The School of Public Policy and the Simpson Centre for Food and Agricultural Policy are pleased to host the Simpson Centre Public Education Series.
The Simpson Centre mobilizes research for better policymaking and decision-making to realize a more sustainable agricultural industry. Strengthening the sustainability of agri-food and agribusiness means increasing food production to feed a growing global population, while attending to social and health impacts and the natural environment. We connect researchers, everyday people, industry stakeholders and government actors to scientific issues critical to the future of Canada’s agricultural and food system.